Local Fishing Reports

Flat seas and light winds have opened up the offshore fishing with plenty of reef species being caught with tuna now starting to show up. The rocks and beaches have been providing a mix bag of winter and summer fish with the odd big king being plucked out of the harbour. In short, there are fish out there for those who brave the cold! 

Winter is well and truely here with many of us feeling the chill. However, the ocean hasn't got the memo with water temps still lingering around the low 20s which is proving a mixed bag of summer and winter fish! 

The weather has been a hot topic as of late with rain, wind and swell which as kept many of us inside working on our rigs and gear for when the weather is better. However, there have been some good fish being caught for those who have braved the conditions.

As we move into winter the water is still feeling like summer with tropical visitors being caught both inshore and offshore. Big marlin and dollies are still on the chew with surprise catches of spangled emperor and small GTs appearing in and around the harbour.

We hope everyone had a great Easter long weekend! The massive swell has kept many inshore which still has its advantages with big kings and plenty of pelagics on the cards! 

The change in season has presented some challenging weather and currents but the rewards are there with plenty of big pelagics feeding both inshore and offshore, massive bonito, kingfish and big flathead! 

Autumn fishing is in full swing with a variety of seasonal fish coming on the chew. The calmer weather and warm water has turned on the big kingfish, bonito and sharks. As we transition to the winter season cooler species like big squid and luderick are showing up in big numbers. 

It's be a wild week on the east coast with cyclone Alfred hitting SE Queensland and northern NSW bringing with it rain, swell and wind! The good news is that this weekend we're looking at some awesome autumn weather with sunnies skies, little breeze and warm water!